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WhatsApp Integration for Cricket Team Management

Stop chasing players on WhatsApp groups. Automate availability requests, reminders, and updates.

Why WhatsApp for Cricket Teams?

Every cricket team in India uses WhatsApp groups. But group messages get lost, nobody responds to availability polls, and the admin spends hours following up. CricSmart's WhatsApp integration sends individual messages to each player — they respond with a single tap, and you see real-time availability on your dashboard. No more "who's playing this Sunday?" chaos.

What You Can Do

Availability Requests

One-click send to entire squad. Players respond Yes/No/Tentative directly in WhatsApp.

Payment Reminders

Automated reminders for match fees, dues, and pending payments with UPI details.

Match Reminders

Send match details (venue, time, opponent) to confirmed players before the match.

Scorecard Sharing

Share match scorecards and photos directly to players after the match.

Follow-up Automation

Auto-remind players who haven't responded to availability requests.

Official Business API

Uses Meta Cloud API — not unofficial WhatsApp bots that get banned.

How It Works

1

Create a Match

Set the date, time, venue, and opponent for your upcoming match.

2

Send Availability Request

Click "Send WhatsApp" — each player gets a personal message with Yes/No buttons.

3

Track Responses

See real-time responses on your dashboard. Green = Yes, Red = No, Yellow = Tentative.

4

Send Reminders

One-click reminder to non-responders. Auto follow-up available for Pro plans.

CricSmart is the only cricket app in India that uses the official Meta WhatsApp Business API — not unofficial bots that get your number banned.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a WhatsApp Business account?
No. CricSmart handles everything through our Meta WhatsApp Business API integration. Your players receive messages from the CricSmart verified business number.
Is there a limit on WhatsApp messages?
Free plan includes 250 WhatsApp messages per month — enough for most teams. Pro plan has unlimited messages.
Will my WhatsApp number get banned?
No. CricSmart uses the official Meta Cloud API, which is the approved way to send business messages. Unofficial WhatsApp bots risk getting banned — we don't use those.
Can players respond directly in WhatsApp?
Yes! Players can tap response buttons directly in WhatsApp. Their response is automatically recorded in CricSmart.
What about group messages?
CricSmart sends individual messages to each player, not group messages. This ensures everyone sees and responds to their personal availability request.

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